Free Societies – Oman
Oman is considered one of the countries where individuals have very limited freedoms, with these individuals practicing self-censorship on their actions, writings, and opinions to avoid any legal accountability that could lead to arrest and imprisonment. Many local laws in Oman criminalize freedom of opinion and expression. The nature of the political system, Sultanate/Monarchy, is one of the main reasons for the existence of this narrow space for freedom of opinion and expression. The Sultan monopolizes several positions according to the state’s Basic Law, such as the presidency of the state, the presidency of the Council of Ministers, the presidency of the government, and the Supreme Judicial Council.
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